Gangi - Ghansali, Tehri Garhwal
Gangi is a village situated in the Ghansali tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghansali and around 111 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Gangi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Gangi is 042828. The village covers a total geographical area of 166.92 hectares and falls under the 249155 pincode. Tehri is the nearest town, located about 111 km away.
Gangi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ghanshali Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Gangi
According to the 2011 Census, Gangi village had a total population of 386 people, including 196 males and 190 females, living in 65 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.63%, with male literacy at 84.85% and female literacy at 33.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 35.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 386 | 196 | 190 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 64 | 31 | 33 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 35 | 16 | 19 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 192 | 140 | 52 |
| Illiterate Population | 194 | 56 | 138 |
Nearby Villages of Gangi
Gangi is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Gangi
Gangi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tehri to Gangi is about 111 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Gangi is about 111 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Gangi
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Gangi village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Gangi
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Gangi village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Gangi
Where is Gangi located?
Gangi village is located in Ghansali Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Gangi?
Gangi is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Gangi?
The pincode of Gangi is 249155.
What is the population of Gangi?
Gangi had a total population of 386, including 196 males and 190 females.
How many households are there in Gangi?
Gangi had 65 households.
What is the literacy rate in Gangi?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gangi was 59.63%. Male literacy was 84.85% and female literacy was 33.12%.